Out-of-bounds read in libsndfile - CVE-2017-8362

 

Out-of-bounds read in libsndfile - CVE-2017-8362

Published: June 2, 2017 / Updated: June 6, 2017


Vulnerability identifier: #VU6883
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8362
CWE-ID: CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Erik de Castro Lopo
Affected software:
libsndfile

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The weakness exists due to out-of-bounds read in the flac_buffer_copy function in flac.c. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted audio file, trick the victim into opening it and cause the application to crash.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in denial of service.

How to mitigate CVE-2017-8362

Install update from vendor's website.

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